Love is knowing Jesus is alive today
He hears and answers when we pray
To hear His words of comfort we must be still
As He speaks of joy found beyond Calvary's hill.

Love is keeping our heart in tune with Jesus
Believing He is our source of peace
And never forgetting His promise
His love for us will never cease.


Love is seeking Jesus when we fear
By His gentle touch we know He is near
When burdened with sorrow and grief
His love is always there to give relief.

Jesus is our Redeemer from on high
Cherish His blessings without asking why
Love is accepting Jesus in your heart today
Your life will be happy and bright in every way.

"Give thanks to God for
His indescribable love"
~Quote by Glenna~

remember my mom's hands, her fingers. I remember them being small but strong. I liked to hold her hand. Her ring would only fit on my pinky.

I remember her voice, even though briefly. I remember her saying, "Hey Lo".  And when I called.  Always sounding happy  you called.

I remember when they got caller id, she got a kick out of saying hi lo, before I said hi. The first time she did that, I said how did you know it was me. She started to laugh, and then told me they had just gotten caller id, it was so funny.

I remember the birthday parties she would throw for us. They were amazing. With sloppy joes and rice krispy bars and amazing cake. I know these party's had to have been a lot of work.

I remember decorating sugar cookies every christmas. We each had a cookie sheet full of cookies to decorate. I can't imagine how many cookies that was. She did not use instant cookies, no these were from scratch.

I remember mom reading to us all at the same time, these amazing stories. Like Cricket in Time Square.

I remember saying my prayers with my mom every night. Now I lay me down to sleep, if I shall die before I wake, I pray for my soul to keep.... amen

I remember the smell of my mom's craft room. I would open the door just to smell it, oh the smell of leather.

I remember my mom's perfume...White Shoulders.  I had bought some for myself.

I remember mom in her most adorable PJ. She always had the cutest pj.

I remember my mom, making us rootbeer  floats or malts...just for the heck of it.

I remember my mom, praising me, I always loved her for that.

I remember calling my mom, and saying "hey mom what are doing today"?  Her saying "today is going to be a kick back day".

I remember my mom calling me June Bug, or Little Miss muffit, or Stumble bum. My favorite thing she called me was Lo

I will always remember you mom. You are forever imprinted on my heart.

MY HEART WILL FOREVER ACHE, FOR HER.

I do not like the new way Xanga is doing thing's. I like to just go to my page, period. I wish they would quit messing with things. Laurie is getting off her soap box now.

Things have still been hard for me, with the death of my mom. There is not a day that goes by, that I don't think about her. I went to her grave, on her birthday. I had cut a bunch of flowers from my garden to put on her grave. I made sure to have daisy's in that bouquet. My brother is buried next to her, and daisy's were his favorite flower.It helped me a lot to go to her grave. I did cry and it was hard, but I  felt like some healing took place.

God has been teaching me about trusting Him. He has shown me that, he can, and has, taken care of everything that concerns me. I need to hand him over all my worries and fears. Some day's I do better then other's with that. I know God is patient with me. I know he does not want me to be wrapped up in chains, of fear and sadness. He wants me to live a life of freedom. I just need to grab a hold of all he has me.

I have been spending a lot of time with family this summer. Two of my nieces are in town. I have had so much fun with them, this last week. Going to a art musem, and The Mall of America. Today we did some scrappbooking. Later this month, I will be going up north to see my inlaws. I look forward to seeing them and relaxing.

I have been working off and on in my garden this summer. It has been so hot lately, that I only work in it at night. Trying to keep the weeds at bay. My lilies are growing and blooming like crazy this year. I have also moved my arbor to the back yard. I am getting a new one for the front, with a gate on it. I can't wait till it comes.

I have also been making a lot of cards, and reading a ton of books. Well that is all for now.